Enrollment
450
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Parker, CO
Global Village Academy - Douglas County
Federal NCES profile for Global Village Academy - Douglas County, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080345006656Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Global Village Academy - Douglas County earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Colorado schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Colorado schools.
- #6 of 8
- elementary schools in Parker · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.4:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 11.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Global Village Academy - Douglas County has class sizes larger than 91% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Global Village Academy - Douglas County ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in Parker, CO.
School address
District: Douglas County School District No. Re 1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080345006656 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.4:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.8%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Global Village Academy - Douglas County compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Global Village Academy - Douglas County
Global Village Academy - Douglas County is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Parker, Colorado, enrolling 450 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.4:1 is larger than about 91% of Colorado schools and 29% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.8% free-meal eligibility runs 69% below the Colorado average.
Enrollment of 450 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Among 364 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #341, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 450 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding Douglas County School District No. Re 1 spends $11,848 per pupil, 27% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Douglas County School District No. Re 1 also operates American Academy (2,803 students) and Rock Canyon High School (2,325 students) alongside Global Village Academy - Douglas County.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Global Village Academy - Douglas County compares
Global Village Academy - Douglas County on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.4:1 | ▲ 29% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.8% | ▼ 69% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 450 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
450
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 91% in Colorado - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$11,848
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 450 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 42.2%
Hispanic or Latino 36.4%
Two or More 9.8%
Asian 8.0%
African American 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 42.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, Global Village Academy - Douglas County is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Douglas County School District No. Re 1, which includes Global Village Academy - Douglas County.
$11,848
Per student
-27%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.8%
State 40.8%
Federal 6.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Global Village Academy - Douglas County Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rock Canyon High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Legend High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain Vista High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chaparral High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Global Village Academy - Douglas County's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,803
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,325
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,206
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,169
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,007
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~450 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Global Village Academy - Douglas County
How many students attend Global Village Academy - Douglas County?
Global Village Academy - Douglas County has 450 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Parker, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Global Village Academy - Douglas County?
The student-teacher ratio at Global Village Academy - Douglas County is 21.4:1, which is 29% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Global Village Academy - Douglas County?
11.8% of students at Global Village Academy - Douglas County are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Global Village Academy - Douglas County?
The largest demographic group at Global Village Academy - Douglas County is White at 42.2% of enrollment, in Parker, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Global Village Academy - Douglas County?
Global Village Academy - Douglas County has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Global Village Academy - Douglas County rank among elementary schools in Parker?
By Resource Investment Index, Global Village Academy - Douglas County ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in Parker, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Parker on the city page.
Is Global Village Academy - Douglas County a good school?
Global Village Academy - Douglas County earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Colorado schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Colorado schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Douglas County School District No. Re 1?
Besides Global Village Academy - Douglas County, Douglas County School District No. Re 1 also operates American Academy (2,803 students), Rock Canyon High School (2,325 students), and Legend High School (2,206 students). See the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 district page for the complete list.
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